R.I.P. David Bowie
Just came to post this because I just found out. How sad. One of my all time favorite music artists. R.I.P. David. Say hello to Ziggy... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/12/arts/music/david-bowie-dies-at-69.html |
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Bowie was certainly one of the most original artists of a generation. I think my favorite Bowie album is "Station to Station" or maybe "Young Americans", although the truth is that he has so many fantastic moments in his catalogue that it is hard to pick just one. The world needs artists to blaze new trails rather than just react to what labels think will sell. Bowie epitomized that spirit and will be missed. |
He truly was a soaring brilliant star. He had it all - talent, charisma, charm, humility, humour, gorgeous wife etc etc. I am so glad that he had made such a long, varied and thrilling contribution to the world of art. I listened to Young Americans, Let's Dance and Ziggy as a tribute. An artist liked by lovers of Jazz, Funk, Soul, Rock, Techno, Folk, Classic etc etc. |
David has been part of my rotation for 30 plus years. Its nice that someone with his level of talent and creativity also cared about the recording quality. My favorite from him is hunky dory. I'll check out his latest when its released on vinyl. Aladin Sane has some of the nicest key boards of any rock album ever. Simply beautiful. |
A Facebook "friend" (I know him from the record business) tonight posted that Bowies death is the greatest loss to music since John Lennon. Really? I responded with a list of the musical people who have died since 1980, reminding him of each of them in case he had forgotten. Bowie, a bigger loss than Ray Charles? I, myself, consider that absurd. But, as I stated in that Facebook posting, it may be a generational thing; I was already an adult when Bowie made his appearance. |
"You know who I am," he said The speaker was an angel He coughed and shook his crumpled wings Closed his eyes and moved his lips "It's time we should be going"... ...Waiting so long, I've been waiting so, waiting so Look back in anger, see it in my eyes, Till you come Bowie is one of the few artists whose records survived my transition from metal pop to more modern fare in the early '80s. His talent and passion showed through in everything he did. I especially enjoyed his rare acting appearances, especially his role as Pontius Pilate in "The Last Temptation of Christ." Brilliant, as was everything he set himself to. He passed as he lived, away from the glare of publicity, allowing his art to speak for itself. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Ziggy. |
Traveling this evening in reverse from Black Star to Scary Monsters, Lodger, and Heroes. Every stage of his career ages gracefully. On balance he equals Lennon as a composer and Jagger as a singer and performer. And in the manner of his passing, what grandeur as an artist and modesty as a celebrity! |
A true original who reinvented himself many times as the years went by...I've been non stop listening to his music since his passing and have now come to really appreciate the genius that he was. Even the songs I've heard and started to dislike because I heard them so much, I now appreciate.... I do not have all his lps and still need to hear Hunky Dory and Young Americans in its entirety and some of the later ones. What are your top 5 favorites? Mine are: Life on Mars, Station to Station, Sweet Thing, Ashes to Ashes, Panic in Detroit RIP Starman.... |
Was waiting for this memoriam to start on AG after Bowie's passing. First time. I saw Bowie he was Ziggy Stardust. The performance was at the now defunct Winterland Area in San Francisco, Not sure, but the year was about 1974. I was never into andgrogenous performrers or their music. Alice Cooper and most of his tunes were a bore. However, Bowie and his backup band were outstanding that night. Some songs were real rockers, and others thoughtful, lyrical and to degree offered haunting melodies. It took about 20 years after that night at Winterland for me to revisit Bowie's music, and he had written a boatload in that time. Ziggy StarDust had been released on the Mobile Fidelity Label, and I realized that this man was either a genius or had a studio on Mars. Some years later, for matters of convenience, I picked up a "Best of Bowie" collection in 2000 which reconfirmed (to me) his compositional skills, lyrical development, melody, and presentation and which touched almost every track on this composite CD. Anyone who loves popular music must occasionally return to these tunes for their creativity and musicianship. The music world has lost a great artist and a good man. He will be sorely missed. by those who love popular rock music. |
Just finished listening to the entire "Ziggy Stardust" album from start to finish. Haven't heard it in years, but (I'm sorry to say) David's passing has re-ignited my passion for his music. He was a rare musical genius who knew exact what he was doing and exactly what we wanted to hear. RIP Mr. Bowie ...... you were truly one of a kind. |
While I don't own a single Bowie record, his passing actually made me stop the car when I heard the news. Even without a single record in my collection he got enough airplay on what's left of the "radio" to keep me listening. I've just downloaded his complete catalogue this morning. I'd forgotten how much I liked his music. Many of the tributes, memorials and whatnot that have since been aired on the waves and television have done well to illustrate his sense of humor, intelligence, and artistry. His contribution to music, and popular culture in general runs deep - the list of artists naming him as an influence is endless. A class act, and a good human being. |
